Nicholas Sparks Books

Maggie hasn’t told this story in years. More than two decades ago, she fell in love. She was sixteen and far from home, waiting to give her baby up for adoption. Bryce showed Maggie how to take photographs and he didn’t judge her for the way her belly swelled under her jumper. They had the perfect first kiss. Theirs was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love.Now, as Maggie sits by the Christmas tree in her gallery telling her story, surrounded by the photographs that made her famous – the photographs Bryce never saw – her new gallery assistant asks her a question. If she had one wish, what would she wish for this Christmas?Maggie always thought she knew the answer to that question. But before she can say ‘I’d go back to that winter with Bryce’, she stops herself. It is all she has ever wanted but suddenly here, on this dark night under the twinkling stars, there is something else she wants...

In a small North Carolina town, a mysterious and beautiful woman running from her past slowly falls for a kind-hearted store owner . . . until dark secrets begin to threaten her new life. When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community and becoming increasingly attached to Alex and his family. But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her . . . a past that set her on a fearful, shattering journey across the country, to the sheltered oasis of Southport. With Jo's empathetic and stubborn support, Katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards . . . and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven.

Is there really such a thing as a good luck charm? Ex-soldier Logan Thibault thinks he just might have found one. Haunted by memories of the friends he lost in Iraq, Logan knows how fortunate he is to be home. He believes that a photograph he carried with him, a picture of a smiling woman he's never met, kept him safe. Even though he knows nothing about this woman, he hopes she might hold the key to his destiny. Resolving to find her, Logan embarks on a journey of startling discovery. Beth, the woman whose picture he holds, is struggling with problems of her own: her volatile ex-husband won't accept their relationship is over and threatens anyone who gets too close to her. And, despite a growing attraction between them, Logan has kept one explosive secret from Beth: how he came across her photograph in the first place . . .

Julie Barenson’s young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died – a puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now, four years later, twenty-nine year-old Julie is far too young to have given up on love. She may be ready to risk caring for someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the sophisticated, handsome engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband’s best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than she’s had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire . . . The Guardian contains all the qualities readers expect from Nicholas Sparks. But here, he adds a new electrifying intensity – and page after page of riveting suspense. Did You Know?--- The Guardian was the first of Nicholas's novels that is not inspired by true events? Julie Barenson and Officer Jennifer Romanello got their names from two people on Nicholas's publishing team? The Guardian required extensive revisions (and the publication of another book entirely -- Nights in Rodanthe), and then went on to spend five months on the bestseller list?

Her teenage life turned upside-down by her parents' divorce and her father's relocation out of state, Ronnie Miller remains bitter three years later when her mother urges her to spend a summer with her father, a concert pianist who is quietly immersed in creating a work of art that will become the centerpiece of a local church. Reprint. Movie tie-in.

In this New York Times bestseller, a single mother sets out to find the North Carolina man who sent a message meant for someone else . . . and the journey may change her life forever. Divorced and disillusioned about relationships, Theresa Osborne is jogging when she finds a bottle on the beach. Inside is a letter of love and longing to "Catherine," signed simply "Garrett." Challenged by the mystery and pulled by emotions she doesn't fully understand, Theresa begins a search for this man that will change her life. What happens to her is unexpected, perhaps miraculous-an encounter that embraces all our hopes for finding someone special, for having a love that is timeless and everlasting.... Nicholas Sparks exquisitely chronicles the human heart. In his first bestselling novel, The Notebook, he created a testament to romantic love that touched readers around the world. Now in this New York Times bestseller, he renews our faith in destiny, in the ability of lovers to find each other no matter where, no matter when...

Taylor McAden is a volunteer fireman who has never allowed a relationship with a woman to mature. At a road traffic accident he forms a relationship with a victim, a young single mother, that might just lead to a deeper commitment if he can allow it.

In January 2003 Nicholas Sparks and his brother Micah set off on a three-week trip around the world. An adventure by any measure, this trip was especially meaningful as it marked another milestone in the life journey of two brothers who, by their early thirties, were the only surviving members of their family. As Nicholas and Micah travel the globe, from the Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu, the story of their family slowly unfolds. Just before Nicholas' marriage he and Micah lost their mother in a horseriding accident; a week short of Nicholas' triumphant debut as a novelist with THE NOTEBOOK, the brothers lost their father to a car crash, and just a few short years later they were forced to say goodbye to their sister who died of brain cancer at the young age of 36. Against the backdrop of the main wonders of the world the brothers come together to heal the wounds of this tragic legacy and maintain their determination to live life to its fullest.

In this emotional novel, Tanner seeks his long-lost father in Asheboro, hoping to find closure. Kaitlyn has built a fulfilling life after divorce but feels something is missing until she meets Tanner. Jasper, haunted by his past, finds solace with his dog. Their intertwined journeys reveal the meaning of belonging and connection.

Miles Ryan's life seemed to end the day his wife was killed in a hit-and-run accident two years ago. Missy had been his first love, and Miles fervently believes she will be his last. As a deputy in the North Carolina town of New Bern, Miles Ryan not only grieves for Missy, but also longs to bring the unknown driver to justice. Then Miles meets Sarah Andrews. The second grade teacher of his son, Jonah, Sarah had left Baltimore after a difficult divorce to start over in the gentler surroundings of New Bern. Perhaps it's her own emotional wounds that make her sensitive to the hurt she first sees in Jonah's eyes, and then his father's. Tentatively, Sarah and Miles reach out to each other. Soon they are both laughing for the first time in years . . . and falling in love. Neither will be able to guess how closely linked they are to a shocking secret -- one that will force them to question everything they ever believed in . . . and make a heartbreaking choice that will change their lives forever.

In the romantic tradition of The Notebook and Nights in Rodanthe, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks returns with a story about a chance encounter that becomes a touchstone for two vastly different individuals -- transcending decades, continents, and the bittersweet workings of fate. Hope Anderson is at a crossroads. At thirty-six, she's been dating her boyfriend, an orthopedic surgeon, for six years. With no wedding plans in sight, and her father recently diagnosed with ALS, she decides to use a week at her family's cottage in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, to ready the house for sale and mull over some difficult decisions about her future. Tru Walls has never visited North Carolina but is summoned to Sunset Beach by a letter from a man claiming to be his father. A safari guide, born and raised in Zimbabwe, Tru hopes to unravel some of the mysteries surrounding his mother's early life and recapture memories lost with her death. When the two strangers cross paths, their connection is as electric as it is unfathomable . . . but in the immersive days that follow, their feelings for each other will give way to choices that pit family duty against personal happiness in devastating ways. Illuminating life's heartbreaking regrets and enduring hope, EVERY BREATH explores the many facets of love that lay claim to our deepest loyalties -- and asks the question, How long can a dream survive?

Is duty enough reason to live a lie? When John meets Savannah, he realises he is ready to make some changes. Always the angry rebel at school, he has enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life. Now he's ready to turn over a new leaf for the woman who has captured his heart. What neither realises is that the events of 9/11 will change everything. John is prompted to re-enlist and fulfil what he feels is his duty to his country. But the lovers are young and their separation is long. Can they survive the distance?

Two couples. Two love stories. One epic tale. Ninety-one-year-old Ira Levinson is in trouble. Struggling to stay conscious after a car crash, with his mind fading, an image of his adored - and long-dead - wife Ruth appears. Urging him to hang on, she lovingly recounts the joys and sorrows of their life together - how they met, the dark days of WWII and its unrelenting effect on their families. A few miles away, college student Sophia Danko's life is about to change. Recovering from a break-up, she meets the young, rugged Luke and is thrown into a world far removed from her privileged school life. Sophia sees a new and tantalising future for herself, but Luke is keeping a secret that could destroy it all. Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples, separated by years and experience, whose lives are about to converge in the most unexpected - and shocking - of ways. The new love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Best of Me. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved authors.

Travis Parker lives the good life and has no interest in a serious relationship. But Travis is unable to deny his attraction to new neighbour Gabby Holland, a defensive woman who has a long-time boyfriend. The choice that Gabby makes about her relationship with Travis leads years later to a life and death decision that Travis must make.

After thirty years of marriage, Wilson Lewis, son-in-law of Allie and Noah Calhoun (of The Notebook), is forced to admit that the romance has gone out of his marriage. Desperate to win back his wife, Jane's, heart, he must figure out how to make her fall in love with him... again. Despite the shining example of Allie and Noah's marriage, Wilson is himself a man unable to easily express his emotions. A successful estate attorney, he has provided well for his family, but now, with his daughter's upcoming wedding, he is forced to face the fact that he and Jane have grown apart and he wonders if she even loves him anymore. Wilson is sure of one thing--his love for his wife has only deepened and intensified over the years. Now, with the memories of his in-laws' magnificent fifty-year love affair as his guide, Wilson struggles to find his way back into the heart of the woman he adores.Did You Know?The Wedding is a follow-up to The Notebook?The Wedding was inspired by a few unnamed couples that Nicholas knows well?The novel is set in the North Carolina town in which Nicholas now lives?

Sometimes the end is just the beginning . . . Russell Green has it all: a loving family, a successful career and a beautiful house. But underneath his seemingly perfect world, cracks are beginning to appear . . . and no one is more surprised than Russ when the life he took for granted is turned upside down. Finding himself single-handedly caring for his young daughter, while trying to launch his own business, the only thing Russ knows is that he must shelter his little girl from the consequences of these changes. As Russ embarks on this daunting and unexpected new chapter of his life, a chance encounter will challenge him to find a happiness beyond anything he could ever have imagined.

This heartrending story of two star-crossed lovers is narrated through the voice of an old man reading aloud to an aging woman who no longer remembers that the story is in fact their own past.

Two fragile people. One desperate second chance. Reeling and desolate, Adrienne Willis needs space to rethink her life after her husband leaves her for a younger woman. Fleeing everything, she jumps at the chance to look after her friend's guesthouse in the coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina. But there is a storm heading for Adrienne, in more ways than she can imagine. Stranded and isolated as the weather closes in, Adrienne has only one guest: Paul Flanner, a man running from his own shattered past. Taking refuge, Paul and Adrienne have only each other to turn to. Against all the odds, their one weekend sets in motion feelings that will resonate through the rest of their lives.

Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot. At twenty-eight, he's focused on getting his teaching degree and avoiding all the places and people that proved so destructive in his past. The last thing he's looking for is a serious relationship. But when he crosses paths with Maria Sanchez one rainswept night, his carefully structured life is turned upside down. And when Maria, a hardworking lawyer, meets Colin she begins to question every notion she has ever had about herself and her future - and what truly makes her happy. Before the couple has a chance to envision a life together, menacing reminders from events in Maria's past begin to surface. And as the threat of violence begins to shadow her every step, she and Colin will be pushed to breaking point. The stunning new love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author, Nicholas Sparks, See Meis a story of obsession, reinvention and a love that defies every expectation.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a poignant love story about risking everything for a dream and the challenge of leaving the past behind. Colby Mills, once destined for a musical career, finds his dreams derailed by tragedy. Seeking a break from his responsibilities, he takes a gig at a bar in Florida, where he meets Morgan Lee. She is determined to pursue her dreams of stardom in Nashville and wants Colby to join her. As their love blossoms, they must confront the weight of their pasts. Meanwhile, Beverly is fleeing an abusive husband with her six-year-old son, trying to build a new life in a small, remote town. With danger lurking and her finances dwindling, Beverly's journey is fraught with challenges. Over the course of an unforgettable week, these three individuals will each face their own definitions of love and the struggle to achieve a better life. As fate intertwines their paths, they must question whether their dreams can truly overcome the burdens of their pasts. This emotional tale promises to resonate deeply, leaving readers captivated and reflective.

As a science journalist with a regular column in Scientific American, Jeremy Marsh specializes in debunking the supernatural and has a real nose for the strange and unusual. A born skeptic, he travels to the small town of Boone Creek, North Carolina, determined to find the real cause behind the ghostly apparitions that appear in the town cemetery. What he doesn't plan on, however, is meeting and falling hopelessly in love with Lexie Darnell, granddaughter of the town psychic. Now, if the young lovers are to have any kind of future at all, Jeremy must make a difficult choice: return to the life he knows, or do something he could never do before-take a giant leap of faith.

In the romantic tradition of Dear John and The Lucky One, a #1 New York Times bestselling author tells the story of an injured Navy doctor and two women whose secrets will alter his life. Trevor Benson never planned to return to New Bern, NC, but after a mortar blast in Afghanistan leaves him with devastating injuries, he finds solace in the dilapidated cabin he inherited from his grandfather. As he tends to his grandfather's bee hives and prepares for medical school, he unexpectedly falls for local Natalie Masterson. Despite their strong connection, Natalie remains distant, leading Trevor to question what she is hiding. Complicating matters is Callie, a sullen teenager from a nearby trailer park who claims to be 19 and works at a local store. When Trevor learns she was once close to his grandfather, he hopes she can provide insight into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his grandfather's death. However, Callie offers few clues until a crisis reveals her past, intricately linked to the elderly man's fate. In unraveling the secrets of Natalie and Callie, Trevor discovers the true meanings of love and forgiveness, realizing that to move forward, one often must return to where it all began.

How far can you run from your past? Jeremy Marsh once vowed he would never do three things: leave New York City, give his heart away again after barely surviving one failed marriage, and, most of all, become a parent. Now Jeremy is living in the small town of Boone Creek, North Carolina, married to Lexie, the woman he loves, and anticipating the birth of their daughter. Life seems to be settling down - until a disturbing and mysterious message appears from the past. Wounds he thought had healed are re-opened, and Jeremy realises his old life is closer to him than he thinks.

Contains:Lake News - Barbara DelinskyThe Devil's Teardrop - Jeffery DeaverA Walk to Remember - Nicholas SparksThunderhead - Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

Jednoga dana na obali mlada novinarka Theresa Osborne slučajno pronalazi poruku u boci. Potpisana samo slovom G, poruka je puna ljubavi i žala za preminulom suprugom. Pokazavši poruku svojim kolegama, Theresa i ne sluti kakve će događaje izazvati i pokrenuti. Pismo nepoznatog muškarca izlazi u sutrašnjem izdanju novina, a reakcije čitatelja, između ostalog, donose i dvije nove poruke u boci. Potaknuta emotivnošću autora, Theresa kreće u potragu, koja je ubrzo dovodi do privlačnog restauratora brodova, Garreta Blakea. I doista, Garret još tuguje za svojom suprugom, a Theresa, i sama nesretna zbog nedavnog sloma bračne veze, pronalazi u Garretu muškarca svog života. No prošlost još uvijek stoji između dvoje nesretnih ljubavnika. Potresno i izuzetno romantično... Booklist Nezaboravna ljubavna priča Coaster... Magazine Knjiga koja će zauvijek ostati u vama... Salisbury Post

The notebook: Wanneer Noah Calhoun na de Tweede Wereldoorlog van het front terugkeert naar zijn ouderlijk huis in North Carolina wordt hij achtervolgd door de herinnering aan een meisje van wie hij ruim een decennium geleden meer hield dan van wie ook. De mooie Allie Nelson is verloofd, maar kan de jongen aan wie ze haar hart zo lang geleden verloor niet vergeten. Ze zoekt hem nog één keer op om uit te vinden of hun liefde de tijd heeft doorstaan. Message in a bottle: Sinds haar scheiding gelooft Theresa Osborne niet meer in de liefde. Tot ze tijdens het joggen een fles op het strand vindt. Er zit een liefdesbrief in, gericht aan Catherine en enkel ondertekend met Garrett.

Russell ​Greennek mindene megvan: boldogan él a feleségével meg a hatéves kislányával, és a munkájában is sikeres. Az élete azonban szinte észrevétlenül a visszájára fordul, amikor ott kell hagynia jól fizető munkahelyét, és arra kényszerül, hogy önálló vállalkozásba fogjon. A változás olyan fordulatokat hoz a család sorsában, amelyek jóvátehetetlenül megváltoztatják a mindennapjaikat. Russell kezdetben azt hiszi, csak a házasságát veszítheti el, de amikor azzal szembesül, hogy az eddig szeretett nő a gyermekét is elszakítaná tőle, végképp úgy érzi, mintha kihúzták volna a lába alól a talajt. Ám egyelőre neki magának kell ellátnia a lányát, be kell indítania a saját cégét, és helyt kell állnia egy keménynek ígérkező válóper közepette is, így nem teheti meg, hogy lent ragadjon a mélyben. Jó oka van arra, hogy küzdjön, hogy ne adja fel: a lánya. Nicholas Sparks regénye egy férfi felnőtté válásának történetét örökíti meg. Azt a kétségekkel teli folyamatot, ahogy az ember képes átvészelni a legrosszabb időszakokat, ahogy képes megtanulni a szeretet nyelvét, ahogy tragédiákat és csodálatos pillanatokat megélve készen áll egy igazabb életre.

Каждый хочет верить, что существует настоящая любовь. Так думала и Аманда, когда ей было восемнадцать лет. В 1984 году Аманда и Досон были одноклассниками. Они происходили из разных социальных слоев, но между ними возникла судьбоносная любовь. Гражданское общество южнокаролинского городка Ориентал не позволяло им быть счастливыми. Аманда с разочарованием уехала в университет, в то время как Досона посадили в тюрьму после трагической автомобильной аварии. Спустя двадцать пять лет они встречаются на похоронах общего друга Такера. Они исполняют его последнее желание и понимают, что старые чувства возвращаются с новой силой. Никто из них не живет счастливой жизнью. Досон живет один, работает на морских нефтяных платформах и тайно поддерживает семью, которую случайно лишил отца. Аманда замужем, мать троих детей, но ее отношения с алкоголиком-мужем, обремененные смертью их дочери, потерпели крах. Возможность изменить свою жизнь теперь в их руках, но... возможно ли это? Можно ли переписать прошлое? И действительно ли любовь — это самый ценный подарок, который мы можем подарить?

Reader's Digest Im Schatten Der Gotter; Funf Minuten Verspatung; Mutter Macht Geschichten; Zerreissprobe

Роман, изданный в более чем 30 странах и сразу же возглавивший списки бестселлеров "USA Today" и "New York Times"! История сложных взаимоотношений, определяющих судьбы и формирующих характеры. История любви, навсегда изменившей жизнь. Любви, для которой нет преград. Любви, ради которой мы готовы на все. Любви, которую невозможно забыть и которая не только разбивает сердца, но и исцеляет их. Любви, которая остается с нами навсегда...

Eine Sammlung unterhaltsamer und nachdenklicher Geschichten erfolgreicher Autoren, ideal zum Lachen und Mitfühlen. Enthält Beiträge von Mirian Keyes, Mary Higgins Clark, Amelie Fried und vielen mehr, sowie eine Originalgeschichte von Frank Goosen. Perfekt für die Freizeit oder den Urlaub.

50'den fazla dilde 100 milyondan fazla okura ulaşan New York Times çoksatarı yazar GERÇEK AŞKI BULDUĞUNDA FARKINA VARIRSIN New York Times çoksatarı yazar Nİcholas Sparks, biten bir aşkın ürkütücü izlerini sürüyor ve tekrar sevebilmek için güvenmeyi öğrenmesi gereken bir kadının sırlarla dolu hikâyesini anlatıyor. Katie adındaki gizemli bir kadın, Kuzey Carolina'nın küçük Southport kasabasına sığındığında, geçmişiyle ilgili sorular da peşinden geldi. Güzel ve çekingen Katie, insanlardan özellikle uzak durmaya çalışıyor gibiydi. Ancak beklenmedik olaylar onu iki kişiyle gönülsüz bir arkadaşlığa itecekti. Biri, iki çocuğunu tek başına büyüten iyi kalpli Alex, diğeriyse Katie'nin sözünü sakınmayan komşusu Jo. Katie tüm korkularına rağmen bu küçük kasabaya zamanla alıştı. Alex ve ailesiyle de giderek yakınlaşıyordu. Bir yandan da onu ülkenin diğer ucundan Southport'a getiren ürkütücü bir geçmiş ve bu geçmişte yatan karanlık bir sır, Katie'yi korkutmaya devam ediyordu. Çok geçmeden, Jo'nun içten desteği sayesinde Katie önünde iki seçenek olduğunu anlayacaktı. Ya güvenliği için saklanmaya devam edecek ya da mutluluk için risk alacaktı. Ve tüm bu zorlukların ortasında tek güvenli liman aşktı. (Tanıtım Bülteninden)

Was ist Glück? In Zusammenarbeit mit Billy Mills entführt uns Bestsellerautor Nicholas Sparks in die Welt von David, einem jungen Indianer, der sich auf die Suche nach dem Glück begibt. Ihre Erzählung weiht uns in manches ungeahnte Geheimnis ein - eine wundervolle Reise in die Kunst des Lebens.

Karty starego notatnika kryją historię romantycznej miłości. Starszy pan codziennie odczytuje ją mieszkającej w domu opieki kobiecie chorej na alzheimera. Jest to opowieść o bogatej dziewczynie z miasta i ubogim chłopaku z prowincji, których pewnego lata połączyło wyjątkowe uczucie. Wbrew sobie zostali rozdzieleni, a ich miłość wystawiona na próbę. Czy uda im się ponownie spotkać? W filmowej adaptacji wystąpili Rachel McAdams i Ryan Gosling, a scena pocałunku w deszczu przeszła do historii kina.

Die Schuld/Das Haus des Kapitäns/Ingrid/Das Lächeln der Sterne - bk617; John Grisham/Maiken Nielsen/Felix Thijssen/Nicholas Sparks

Du bist nie allein/Die Philosophin/Nördlich von Nirgendwo/Das letzte Versprechen - bk716; Verlag "Das Beste"; Nicholas Sparks/Peter Prange/Steve Hamilton/Richard Paul Evans; Paperback; 2004

Minuten nachdem ein Boeing 747 majestätisch in einen Sonnenuntergang über Hongkong aufsteigt, spaltet ein Blitz den dunkler werdenden Himmel. Der Pilot – plötzlich geblendet und vor Schmerz gekrümmt – tastet im Dunkeln verzweifelt nach Kontrolle, während das riesige Flugzeug durch seinen Sinkflug zuckt. Kat Bronsky, FBI-Agentin und Terrorismusspezialistin, wird mit der Jagd nach einem Challenger-Klasse Geschäftsjet beauftragt, der kurz vor dem Vorfall in der Nähe gesehen wurde. Der Fall wirft unzählige Fragen auf: War der Blitz ein Pilotfehler, ein Raketenangriff oder ein technischer Defekt? Oder war es eine neue Art von Waffe? Und warum sind mehrere Regierungsbehörden an dem interessiert, was Kat entdeckt?

Izvestnyi zhurnalist Dzheremi Marsh dolgie gody schital, chto ne sposoben liubit, poka v ego zhizn ne voshla Leksi Darnell. Teper Dzheremi schastliv - i dumaet, chto eto schaste nezyblemo. Odnako vnezapno vse meniaetsia... On uznaet, chto v proshlom ego vozliublennoi skryto nemalo tain... Bolee togo, - Marsha zasypaet pismami zagadochnyi neznakometc, utverzhdaiushchii, chto Leksi ego obmanyvaet. Mozhno li prodolzhat liubit zhenshchinu, ne doveriaia ei? I mozhno li sokhranit liubov vopreki vsem prepiatstviiam?..